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Laura Walker

Hampstead,NH

Summary

Patient oriented nurse with years of experience offering skilled clinical care in multiple different medical and community based settings. Interpersonal strength with all ages of pediatric patients as well as their families. The Educational aspect of nursing, teaching patients/clients about preventative care as well as how to manage their current health care issue is also an interest of mine.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

School Nurse

Derry Cooperative School District
08.2017 - Current
  • Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
  • Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
  • Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
  • Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
  • Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
  • Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.

Pediatric RN

Ready Nurse
09.2016 - 06.2017

1:1 Nurse for a student at elementary school. The student had extreme special needs and medical needs that I tended to on a daily basis. Worked with a team of special educators, OT, PT,ST to be sure the physical, emotional, medical and educational needs of the student were being met

Infusion Nurse

Boston Children's Hospital
03.2016 - 08.2016

Worked at the outpatient infusion clinic. Placed PIV's, worked with central lines and port a caths to administer medication infusions, IVIG and blood products.

Nurse

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
02.2011 - 12.2015

Responsible for the total care of 3-6 patients on a very busy pediatric floor that cared for all medical, surgical, neurological and oncology patients.


In November of 2013, I was promoted to CHAD Float pool RN. I floated between Pediatrics, PIC and NICU depending on acuity and census needs.


I am currently working Per Diem on the Pediatric floor on the weekends.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St Anselm College
Manchester, NH
05.1988

Accomplishments

5/2012 Arete Award for nursing excellence


7/2012 The Daisy Award for extraordinary nurses.

Timeline

School Nurse

Derry Cooperative School District
08.2017 - Current

Pediatric RN

Ready Nurse
09.2016 - 06.2017

Infusion Nurse

Boston Children's Hospital
03.2016 - 08.2016

Nurse

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
02.2011 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St Anselm College
Laura Walker